It’s been a busy couple of months here at Locon Sensor Systems! In addition to developing innovative sensor solutions for our clients, we’ve also been redesigning our website from the ground up to improve your user experience and provide updated information. With its new navigation scheme, users can easily browse all of our sensor options and learn more about their specialized applications.

Perhaps the most exciting feature of our new website, however, is its new search function.

Users can select through a series of filter options that eliminate unwanted results, providing an easy way to navigate to a specific product. Simply choose the relevant filters to search based on the type of sensing technology, housing type, and other features such as high-temperature and washdown options.

Scroll through our homepage, and you can also find helpful explanations of different sensor types and applications. From level detection to machine vision and poka-yoke applications, our sensors are capable of accomplishing a wide variety of useful tasks.

This site redevelopment provides improved user functionality and updated product lines with detailed technical information. We invite your feedback on navigating the new site.  Please contact us with questions or comments. At Locon Sensor Systems, we’re committed to delivering a superior user experience that makes finding effective sensor solutions a breeze.

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When objects such as automobiles are assembled in plants and factories, the welding process is often vital to the production of such objects. Sensors are used to determine the correct timing and areas to be welded– if the sensors fail, there are major problems on the production line.

The welding process generally involves strong electromagnetic fields, which could cause an inductive sensor to provide false triggers. Meanwhile, molten fragments, aka “weld slag,” or dust could also compromise detection. Therefore, it’s imperative to have the best sensors in use, the kind which can withstand intense and harsh conditions.

Contrinex is a company which is making strides in the development of smaller and better, full-metal, weld-immune sensors. Now available in a compact M8 size, these virtually indestructible sensors have one-piece stainless steel housing and can withstand magnetic fields up to 40 millitesla. Used for welding systems, especially in the automotive industry, weld-immune sensors these days offer the advantages of guaranteed switching distances, excellent temperature compensation and a long life, particularly in areas with temperature changes and vibrations. Installation is fast and occurs with low tolerance values.

Locon Sensor Systems of Perrysburg, Ohio, specializes in custom inductive and mini capacitive sensors, including weld-immune sensors. Please contact Locon Sensor Systems today to discuss your sensor needs.

Source Used: http://www.contrinex.com/weld-immune-m8/

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Varying lengths are available to extend the sensor function into very small or otherwise inaccessible places.  Depending on the sensor and fiber optic configuration selected, light barriers offer a sensing range up to 3000 millimeters and reflex-scanners offer a sensing range up to 500 millimeters.

The high quality product that Locon provides is readily matched to harsh application conditions, making our fiber optic and photoelectric sensor pairings suitable for a variety of tasks – they are a successful solution to sensing in challenging environmental settings.

Some practical features of our fiber optics:

• Right-angle or straight tips
• Enclosure to IP67
• Resistance to chemicals
• High thermal load capacity
• High mechanical flexibility and motion capacity

For answers to any specific questions regarding our industry-leading fiber optics, contact us today! Please inquire about customized units for your specialized project needs.

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